About the Founder
The story behind The Zero Point Five Show.
Sourabh Chowdhury
/ˈsʊərəbh/
Born 29 September 1999 · Maharashtra, India
Sourabh Chowdhury is a Strategic Growth Consultant at Great Place To Work, a public speaker, and a social media influencer known for simplifying career and business insights for young professionals. He is the founder of The Fresher Playbook and The 1 Percent MBA, platforms that have collectively generated over 50 million views by helping fresh graduates and early-career professionals navigate the corporate world with confidence.
Based in Mumbai, India, Sourabh is also an AI mentor, career mentor, and guest lecturer who frequently speaks at academic institutions and professional forums. With a strong focus on growth, innovation, and practical learning, he has helped thousands of students and professionals build strategic career paths.
An MBA graduate from Welingkar Institute of Management, Sourabh is also recognized as a multiple award-winning startup innovator. Through his work across consulting, content creation, and mentorship, he continues to empower the next generation of professionals to think strategically and grow intentionally.
Achievements
Joondalup Innovation Challenge
City of Joondalup, Western Australia
Team "Guns and Roses"
Invention Ideation Challenge
Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal
Boardroom Challenge
Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur
Other Recognitions
Smart India Hackathon 2022
Virtual Visit to Indian Pilgrims
National Finalist
Symbiosis Pune
Where Ideas Meet Reality (Ideation)
National Finalist
Symbiosis Pune
Dragon's Den (Business Plans & Pitching)
National Finalist
IIM Ahmedabad
Master Plan Case Study
Semi-Finalist
NMIMS Mumbai
Brand Bazar
National Finalist
NMIMS Mumbai
Ace the Case
National Finalist
IIM Sirmaur
Traverse Le Monde
Top 5
NMIMS Mumbai
The Consiglier 8.0
National Finalist
Personal
Multilingual
Hindi, English, Bengali, Sanskrit, and Marathi
Background
From a Bengali family in Maharashtra. His father is a government officer.
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